Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)
A magnificent Christmas spectacular.
In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
Director: Carroll Ballard
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 26, 1986
Cast
- Hugh Bigney - Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
- Patricia Barker - Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
- Vanessa Sharp - Clara (Christmas party; battle scene)
- Wade Walthall - Nutcracker Prince
- Russell Burnett - Fritz
- Laura Schwenk - Snowflake
- Benjamin Houk - Father / Mouse King
- Beatrice Bassett - Grandparent
- Benjamin Bassett - Grandparent
- Julie Harris - Clara (Voice)
Screenplay
- Maurice Sendak (Storyboard)
- E. T. A. Hoffmann (Story)
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum
Editing: Michael Silvers, John Nutt
Production: Hyperion Pictures, The Kushner-Locke Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $782,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, based on play or musical, uncle niece relationship, rat, ballet performance, dream realm, filmed theater, wooden soldier, evil king
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture about?
- In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
- Who directed Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was directed by Carroll Ballard.
- Who stars in Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture stars Hugh Bigney, Patricia Barker, Vanessa Sharp, Wade Walthall, Russell Burnett, Laura Schwenk.
- How long is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture is a Family, Fantasy, Music film.
- How much did Nutcracker: The Motion Picture gross?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture grossed $782,000 worldwide.
- Where was Nutcracker: The Motion Picture produced?
- Nutcracker: The Motion Picture was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture?
- The themes of Nutcracker: The Motion Picture include: Musical Spectacle.